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Spring-Flowering Minor Ephemeral Bulbs: How to Make Your Blooming Season Last Longer

Spring‑flowering minor bulbs like snowdrops, crocus, and scilla bring early colour to the garden—but timing and bulb selection are everything. Learn how to extend your spring bloom with fall‑planted ephemeral bulbs….

pollarding, pruning, Uncategorized

What Is Pollarding?

Pollarding is a traditional tree‑management pruning technique in which a tree is cut back to a permanent framework of branches (called pollard heads) on a regular cycle. New growth repeatedly emerges from these same points, creating a dense, controlled canopy of young shoots. Unlike topping (which is indiscriminate and damaging), pollarding is planned, repeated, and started early in a…

Lawn Care, lawn fertilizer, Lawn Mowing

Lawn Aeration: An Often Misunderstood Practice

Lawn aeration is one of the most commonly misunderstood maintenance practices in the landscape industry. At Verdant Landscape and Design Inc., we regularly see lawns being aerated out of habit rather than need—and often at the worst possible time of year. The truth is simple: aeration is a secondary maintenance technique, not a routine annual requirement for most lawns….

Mulch, Uncategorized

Why we LOVE Natural Pine Mulch

We exclusively suggest using natural pine mulch to all our clients. As a general rule, we do not like dyed mulch products. If a client wants to use a dyed product we will do so but it is not our “go to”. We have a number of reasons for this and I hope to help you find your way…

landscape, Landscaping

Spring Weeds Are Already Underground: Here’s What To Do Before They Surface

Most people only start dealing with weeds once they see them. At that point, it’s already harder to get ahead. Spring weeds start growing underground while the soil is still cold, and your yard looks fine. When the temperature hits around 50°F, they pop up quickly and spread even faster. Here’s how you can get ahead of them. Why…

landscape, Landscape design

Is your lawn taking over your weekends? Here’s how to take them back

You made plans like having a barbecue, spending time with your kids, or maybe just a quiet Saturday morning with coffee. But instead, you spent three hours mowing, edging, pulling weeds, and watering, and the yard still doesn’t look right. Does this sound familiar? You’re not alone, and for the solution, many lawn owners hire landscaping services in Burlington…